Fr. Glenn: Beginning At The End
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! After the hectic beginning of another school year, coupled with the cooler weather, it’s always a favorite holiday as we begin to slide into the winter season and the dreariness which often accompanies it. However, of course, now we look forward to December and the joys of the Christmas season and its gatherings and holidays before the real depths of winter begin.
But before we get into Christmas, we traverse the Christian Advent season—this year beginning on December 1. Advent is a time of anticipation for celebration of the remembrance Read More
All Shall Be Well: Advent A Time To Seek Light In The Darkness
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
I grew up in a secular home, that is to say, we did not practice faith in any way, and my limited knowledge of God and Christian faith and Jesus and prayer came solely from my paternal grandmother, an Irish Catholic “Granny” who taught me the Lord’s prayer, and the bedtime prayer for children, “Now I lay me down to sleep…” and she told me Jesus lived Read More
Serenity Of Guaje Pines Cemetery On Thanksgiving Morning
The serenity of Guaje Pines Cemetery on Thanksgiving morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Another view of Guaje Pines Cemetery on Thanksgiving morning. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Farewell To Pastor Nicole’ Ferry As She Begins New Ministry
A shepherd and her flock, Pastor Nicole’ Ferry and husband Ray meet with friends recently for a final goodbye before beginning her new ministry in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Pastor Nicole’ Ferry holds her children’s moment for a final time on Nov. 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Evangelical Church. She begins her new ministry as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on Dec. 1 in Monument, Colo. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURETZEN
Los Alamos
When our town loses a great person because they relocate, it is an incredibly sad day. However, when you realize the profound Read More
Help Bring A Smile To A Child, Teen Or Senior In Need
Catholic Charities News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The Center for Community Involvement at Catholic Charities has launched the Annual Giving Tree program through Dec. 9, bringing the joy of the holiday season to children, teens and seniors facing homelessness, displacement and isolation.
This year, Catholic Charities is committed to providing more than 400 toys and gifts, ensuring everyone—regardless of circumstances, beliefs or backgrounds—feels the love, joy and hope that the holidays bring.
Here’s how to help:
- Host a Toy Drive (Now through Dec. 9) – Organize a toy drive in one’s neighborhood,
Unitarian Church To Host Bizarre Bazaar & Frito Pie Lunch
Susan Dryja shows off her recipe for Frito pie in preparation for the Unitarian Church’s Bizarre Bazaar taking place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1738 North Sage St. Courtesy/Unitarian Church
Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos News:
The community is invited to attend the Bizarre Bazaar and Frito Pie Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St.
The Frito pies feature both meat and vegetarian versions and a choice of toppings including cheese, cilantro and sour cream. The event also includes a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy. Crafts and Read More
Fr. Glenn: Growing Up
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, Thanksgiving is just around the corner—a time of family, feasting and a bit of innocent fun with all we are close to. As we take a little break from the daily grind during the holiday, it is good to—like Jesus did in the Gospel—separate ourselves from the crowd if for even just a little while to reflect on all the good in our lives. Yes, we all have our own problems and worries, of course, but if we continually wallow in the mire of our difficulties, we just slowly keep sinking. Our task is to find the positives to help us rise above, whether that be in friends, family or even the kindness Read More
All Shall Be Well: Give Yourself Grace
Magestic view Thursday, Nov. 21 from the Main Hill Road. Photo by Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Welcome to November dear ones. Have you exhaled? Have you found moments of hope even as we struggle with our ongoing division and rhetoric that does not meet its full potential? Did you join the movement of decorating for Christmas as soon as Halloween Read More
Daily Postcard: Quiet Walls Of San Jose de Gracia Church
Daily Postcard: Spending peaceful moments beside the quiet walls of the San Jose de Gracia Catholic Church in late October in Las Trampas. This beautiful chapel has sheltered and protected its people for 264 years. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Samaritan’s Purse Collections Underway At New Beginnings Fellowship Through Nov. 25
COMMUNITY News:
Collections for Samaritan’s Purse starts today at New Beginnings Fellowship at 112 East Road.
Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
There are four steps to packing a shoebox:
- Start with a shoebox … Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox.
- Pick and age and gender and label your shoebox … Use the label to indicate on your shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
- Fill your shoebox
Fr. Glenn: As Gold In Fire
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Now that we’re in the latter part of November, our minds will soon be drifting to thoughts of Thanksgiving holidays and, for we Catholics and other Christians, we know that Advent and Christmas are just around the corner. Before the Church liturgical year begins anew at Advent, which usually coincides with the first weekend of December, we first end the year with its grand finale: a celebration in anticipation of the second coming of Jesus.
We Christians believe that, when Jesus does come again, or when we go to God at our deaths, judgment awaits. “Judgment” has a negative connotation Read More
All Shall Be Well: Beloved Children Of God
By The Rev. Lynn M. Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Virtually all teens (95%) in the United States ages 13 to 17 use social media, with more than 1 in 3 reporting that they use it “almost constantly”. Nearly 40% of kids ages 8 to 12 use social media, with extreme, inappropriate, and harmful content continuing to be easily and widely accessible. The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Mental Health Advisory (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf), states “the current body of evidence Read More
2024 Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday Nov. 23 At IHM
Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Asks For Help
COMMUNITY News:
Last summer the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness was created with the primary goal of helping to reduce homelessness in Española.
Thus far eight congregations in Los Alamos County and one in Española are participating and more are being encouraged to join.
Coalition members are now asking for help from residents of White Rock and Los Alamos. Please join in supporting the Española Pathways Shelter as it ramps up for cold weather and resumes offering overnight stays.
Specifically, this campaign is funding new linens, shower supplies and a laundry program at the shelter. Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Updates Coat Drive Box Locations
Interfaith Los Alamos News:- Bethlehem Lutheran Church
- Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
- White Rock Methodist Church
- White Rock Presbyterian Church
- Crossroads Bible Church
- Unitarian Church of Los Alamos
Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday Nov. 23 At IHM
Fr. Glenn: Vets And Elects
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Kind of a banner week for the nation’s military this week, and over the last month or so. The Navy birthday was October 13, and the Marine Corps birthday is November 10. And, of course, Veterans Day is November 11—not because of these birthdays, but because, as Winston Churchill noted, it was on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that the armistice was signed effectively ending World War I—a war with a toll of 15-22 million deaths and 23 million wounded. So tragically, the war which would take an even great many more lives would begin only about twenty years Read More
Pastor Deborah Beloved Church Delivers Final Sermon
Pastor Deborah Beloved Church, center, with her team on her last day at White Rock Presbyterian Church, from left, Joyce Haven, Rod McCabe, Jennifer Holmes, Church, Jean Callaghan, Bob Reinovsky and Selma Reinovsky. Courtesy photo
Pastor Nicole’ Raddu Ferry, right, of Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor Deborah Beloved Church on her last day at White Rock Presbyterian Church. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Once a pastor, always a pastor. Way back in July, the Reverend Deborah Beloved Church announced her plan to retire from the White Rock Presbyterian Church. She Read More
All Shall Be Well: What Happens Next?
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
We are just a few days post- election and under three weeks away from Thanksgiving. How are you doing?
One of the things that has been most distressing to me recently is the breakdown I’ve heard about in so many relationships. Friends find themselves avoiding one another. Many family members are estranged, perhaps permanently. That is Read More
Fr. Glenn: Pondering Love
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Periodically I pick up a little book by Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher, entitled “Before I Go”, a collection of his musings about life and spirit that he wants to leave his children before he passes to the beyond. Unsurprisingly, a number of his short chapters focus on love, kindness, finding peace, and various virtues. Definitely worth the read.
In perusing a few chapters the other evening centering upon love, I found myself reflecting on the “why” of love. Why do we love. What do we want from it? Why do we do it? Why is it so visceral and seemingly ingrained into our very being? Read More
